The New York/Puerto District of NeighborWorks America brought together leaders and experts for a symposium on May 2, 2005 in Syracuse, New York. This was a one-day, follow-up event to the highly successful “Rebuilding Upstate New York: What Works” symposium held five years ago.
This symposium provided an opportunity to examine successful community development efforts that confront our market challenges. Nationally known experts and regional presenters shared their experiences; presenting "How-To's" for successful community and economic development; and discussing effective community development tools from other regions. Featured speakers included Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-NY; Representative James T. Walsh, R-NY; Representative Michael Turner, R-OH; Nancy Cantor, chancellor of Syracuse University; and Jeffrey Lehman, president of Cornell University. Deborah Roberts, ABC news correspondent for 20/20, appeared as Master of Ceremonies for the evening program.
